Constitutional Law and Governance
Parliamentary accountability, federalism, and the structural limits of executive power. Analysis of constitutional design, gubernatorial conduct, legislative process, and institutional reform.
Research and Policy
Research & Policy Advisory
Independent legal analysis. Evidence-based policy work. Practitioner insight.
LexMentor's research and policy advisory work brings practitioner insight to India's most pressing legal and governance questions. Led by Advocate Aditya Sharma, a practising advocate and legal educator, we produce independent legal analysis, contribute to public consultations, and support organisations working at the intersection of law, governance, and public interest.
Our work is non-partisan, evidence-based, and oriented toward the public good.
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Areas of Work
Technology and Digital Rights
Regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies, platform accountability, and fundamental rights in digital spaces. Covers data protection, AI regulation, deepfakes, and online free speech.
Criminal Justice and Procedure
Reform and implementation of India's criminal law framework, including analysis of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Sakshya Adhiniyam. Pre-trial rights, bail reform, and access to justice.
Legal Education and Access to Justice
Structural critique of legal pedagogy in India, the state of legal aid, and the gap between legal entitlements and their realisation for ordinary citizens.
Legislative and Regulatory Analysis
Bill tracking, legislative commentary, and regulatory review. Structured analysis of draft legislation, subordinate rules, and consultation papers issued by government and regulatory bodies.
Policy Briefs and Research Notes
Short-form, accessible policy documents for non-specialist audiences including governments, civil society organisations, and institutions working on law reform and governance improvement.
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Publications
Research Papers & Documents
Research papers, policy briefs, consultation submissions, and downloadable legal writing.
Research Paper2026
Right to Cool - Article 21
A research paper examining whether protection from extreme heat and meaningful access to cooling can be located within Article 21 and the constitutional guarantee of life with dignity.
Consultation Submission2026
LexMentor MCA Incorporation Rules 2026
A submission examining proposed incorporation rules and their implications for corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Consultation Submission2026
OHCHR Submission
A submission prepared for international human rights consideration on law, governance, and public interest concerns.
Policy Brief2026
LexMentor RBI Governance
A policy brief examining governance standards, regulatory accountability, and institutional design in the financial regulatory context.
Consultation Submission2026
LexMentor IT Rules
A submission analysing digital regulation, platform accountability, and rights-based concerns under the information technology framework.
Consultation Submission2026
LexMentor Mineral Exchange Rules Comments 2026
A consultation submission reviewing the proposed mineral exchange rules and their implications for regulatory design and market governance.
Analysis & Notes
Open-access writing published on LexMentor.
Policy Analysis2025
Deepfakes, Platform Power, and Free Speech in the Age of Synthetic Media
A constitutional and regulatory examination of deepfakes, platform design, and free speech in India.
Policy Analysis2025
When Governors Sit on Bills: Assent, Delay, and Constitutional Accountability
A structural account of gubernatorial assent and federal accountability under India's parliamentary Constitution.
Research Note2025
Recent Case Law Every Law Optional Student Should Know
A curated analysis of recent constitutional and criminal law decisions with implications for law reform.
Research Paper2025
Right to Cool: Article 21, Urban Heat, and Equitable Access to Affordable Cooling in Era of Climate Change- Adv. Aditya Sharma
The intensification of climate change and the recurrence of extreme urban heat events have created unprecedented challenges for human survival and dignity in India’s metropolitan centres. Within this evolving jurisprudential framework, this paper seeks to advance the argument for recognising a “Right to Cool” as an essential facet of Article 21 in the era of climate change. Urban heat does not impact all citizens uniformly. The brunt is borne by vulnerable populations such as informal workers, slum dwellers, children, and the elderly, whose lack of access to affordable and sustainable cooling aggravates their exposure to heat-related risks. By engaging with India’s National Cooling Action Plan, the paper estimates whether statutory and policy initiatives adequately reflect constitutional mandates. The analysis draws on international human rights law and comparative jurisprudence to show how the state’s positive obligations extend to protecting thermal comfort as part of the right to health and the right to the environment. Ultimately, the study argues that judicial acknowledgement of “Right to Cool” would not only represent a logical extension of existing Article 21 jurisprudence but also reinforce India’s commitment to climate justice and human rights. Such recognition would compel both policy innovation and institutional accountability in addressing one of the most vital challenges of urban life in the twenty-first century.
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Engagements
- Research Notes and Policy Briefs
- Short, structured legal analysis of 1,500 to 4,000 words on specific legislative, regulatory, or governance questions. Formatted for policy audiences.
- Expert Commentary
- Written or verbal legal input for media organisations, NGOs, litigation teams, or academic institutions requiring specialist perspective.
- Collaborative Research
- Co-authoring papers, contributing to larger research projects, or providing subject-matter expertise to think-tanks and research organisations.
- Legislative Review
- Close reading and structured critique of draft bills, proposed rules, and regulatory consultation papers, with recommendations.
- Consultation Submissions
- Drafting evidence-based submissions to government ministries, parliamentary committees, or regulatory bodies during public consultation periods.
- Capacity Building
- Workshops, seminars, and structured sessions for civil society organisations, student bodies, and institutions on law and policy literacy.
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Enquiries
If you represent a think-tank, NGO, academic institution, law firm, or government body and are interested in research collaboration or policy advisory work, use the form below or write directly to contact.lexmentor@gmail.com
LexMentor operates as an independent initiative. Research and advisory work is undertaken selectively, based on alignment with public interest values and available research capacity. We do not accept engagements that compromise editorial independence or involve partisan or commercial advocacy.